清乾隆 紫檀嵌白玉及銅胎畫琺瑯番蓮紋冠架一對

each with a domed canopy centred with a jade lotus floret, encircled by a lappet band in canton enamel, the slender zitan shaft with a baluster mid-section, enamelled with lotus blossoms between archaistic scrolls, all supported on a thick circular jade and zitan base, the stone of an even white colour

Good overall condition. There has been minor consolidation to ensure the separately constructed sections remain stable. There is typical surface wear and scratching.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

此對冠架窮工極巧，盡顯乾隆一朝能工巧匠不拘用材，妙製珍玩之技。白玉、琺瑯、紫檀、銀料待用無遺，相映成趣，佈局精妙，各工序非深思熟慮不可成。廣州藝匠經驗豐富，屢造佳器，此類構思奇巧、精工細作之物或出於該地。

此類冠架之圓頂、長柄格局乃乾隆朝首創，所涉材質林林總總；見一紫檀嵌玉類例，售於紐約蘇富比2015年3月17/18日，編號230；另一例，大英博物館蓄，曾展於東方陶瓷學會，《Chinese Jade throughout the Ages》，維多利亞與亞伯特博物館，倫敦，1975年，編號463；再參見一玳瑁例，鑲鎏金銅為飾，展於《清代廣東貢品》，香港中文大學文物館，香港，1987年，編號78；北京仍有一琺瑯例，繪壽字及纏枝花卉紋，錄於《清代宮廷生活》，香港，1985年，圖版183。